Senior Lawyer, Construction

Details of the offer

Organisation: Victorian Health Building Authority
Reference: VG/1838218
Job posted: 03/01/2025
Closes: 27/01/2025
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects.
We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities.
VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.
The Opportunity: This newly created role is responsible for providing outcomes-focused expert legal advice for VHBA's construction and infrastructure projects, and related construction procurement advice.
You will work within the VHBA infrastructure Legal branch to influence government decision making on front-end construction and infrastructure issues, construction procurement and government policy, working with a range of construction contract models, bespoke best-for-project solutions, as well as a variety of construction related legal issues.
Draft and review required documentation for the procurement, development and delivery of VHBA projects Contribute to the maintenance of a suite of standard form contracts and specifications for major construction, goods and services and construction related procurements Build trusted internal relationships within the project development and delivery teams of VHBA to ensure projects are benefiting from timely support and advice as issues arise We are looking for: Experience providing legal advice on complex construction/infrastructure, advising both private sector and government Experience providing legal advice in end-to-end tender and contract processes, negotiations, preparation and evaluation of tender documents and proposals Mandatory condition of employment, the incumbent must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practicing certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria) Interested in working with VHBA? Please click the "Apply" button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
We don't want you to miss out!
Please only apply for this position via the "Apply" button as emailed applications will not be considered. Applications close 11.59pm on 27th January. If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact VHBA Recruitment at ******.
VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace.
We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.
All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Victorian Health Building Authority job application system.
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